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Should I let my cat eat the mouse she caught?

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The short answer is yes, and one of the reasons to try and keep your cat from eating mice. Mice can be infected with roundworms, which can in turn infect your cat. Mice also carry Toxoplasma gondii, the agent of Toxoplasmosis. 28 мар. 2018 г.


Should I let my cat eat the mouse he caught?

It is possible for your cat to contract an illness from eating a mouse. According to the Animal Medical Center, mice can be infected with roundworms, which they can then pass on to your cat. Mice can also carry the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, which can transfer to cats and then transfer to humans via cat poop.

What should I do if my cat catches a mouse?

What to Do When Your Cat Catches a Mouse1Wear gloves to keep yourself safe.2Shut your cat away out of the room.3Use bleach or disinfectant to clean any hard surfaces the mouse touches.4Wash any bedding or soft materials the mouse touches.5Steam clean any carpets the mouse touches.

Should I take my cat to the vet if she ate a mouse?

Secondary Poisoning But if you cat goes on a mouse eating binge, then it is possible to get enough of the poison in her system to cause a problem. If you think your cat has eaten mouse poison, call your vet immediately. If your cat is just catching the mice and not eating them, their risk is reduced.

Should I clean my cat after he catches a mouse?

If the animal is just playing - they will often abandon their prey after. To then take the animal and wash it; is like punishing them for doing something they are instinctively built to do. Cleaning up mice/birds etc is not the most pleasant job - but I also have a sense of pride when my cats hunt.

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